Description
Lessons in Rosemaling Rogaland — Lois Mueller, VGM
A concise instructional guide to Rogaland‑style rosemaling, offering step‑by‑step designs, techniques, and full‑color examples to support both beginners and experienced decorative painters.
Key Features and Physical Specifications
- Author: Lois Mueller, VGM
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 40 pages (tips and instructions with full‑color images)
- Content: Step‑by‑step design instructions; worksheet guidance; general techniques; color photography of finished pieces
- Audience: New painters learning rosemaling; experienced decorative painters seeking Rogaland patterns and technique refreshers
Product Details
The book presents a curated set of Rogaland rosemaling designs with clear, sequential instructions for painting each motif. Worksheets and general technique sections explain brushstrokes, color mixes, layering, and finishing so readers can practice and reproduce authentic patterns. Full‑color photographs of the artist’s finished work illustrate proportion, color harmony, and surface treatment to guide interpretation and adaptation for furniture, panels, and small objects.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Rooted in the Rogaland regional tradition of Norwegian rosemaling, the guide emphasizes authentic motifs, period‑inspired ornamentation, and time‑tested brush techniques. Lois Mueller’s VGM credential reflects professional mastery in decorative arts and informs a practical presentation that preserves heritage craft while supporting modern makers.